Tasmania’s capital has a lot of attractions that both local, national and international visitors enjoy exploring. Hobart is a city that offers an insight into its history, nature and culture through its attractions. Here are some of the well-known spots that are worth a visit.
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are the second oldest botanical garden in Australia. They feature a variety of historical plants, native Tasmanian flora, a unique subantarctic plant house, cool temperate trees and a Japanese garden.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is situated in the middle of Hobart CBD and is the second oldest museum in Australia. It’s just a 4-minute walk from the Nipaluna/Hobart waterfront. You can learn more about Tasmania’s history through their extensive collection of artefacts, art pieces and natural specimens. Admission is free but donations are welcome.
For shopping, the Salamanca Markets are held every Saturday from 8.30am to 3.00pm with over 300 stalls featuring food, pottery, fine arts and buskers that span across a row of 19th-century sandstone warehouses. The market showcases the creative side of Tasmania with something different every Saturday.
Located on the northern outskirts of Hobart CBD, The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is Australia’s largest private museum. It is a 30-minute ferry ride that departs from Brooke Street Pier. There are three levels of underground galleries displaying a large variety of art pieces. Asides from art collections, you can restaurants, bars, kid’s play areas and cellar doors on-site. Keep an eye on the Localista website for upcoming events at MONA.